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Infinity Staffing Professionals

Art Teacher

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Art Teacher The Art Teacher, reporting to the Principal, plays a critical role in cultivating a dynamic learning ecosystem where students build creative confidence, expand visual communication skills ...

Lincoln Behavioral Service

Art Therapist

Redford, MI · On-site

Utilizes the creative process, pieces of art created in therapy, and third-party artwork to assist clients to develop self-awareness, explore emotions, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve ...

Oakland Schools

Art Teacher

Waterford, MI · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

School District of the City of Pontiac The Secondary Art Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive visual arts program that supports student learning and ...

GREENSPIRE SCHOOL

Art Teacher

Traverse City, MI

$44K - $60K/yr

Greenspire School, located in Traverse City, is hiring a part time Art Teacher . Must have teacher certification and endorsement. 5 days per week, 3 classes per day The Greenspire School offers a ...

Greenspire School

Art Teacher

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Greenspire School, located in Traverse City, is hiring a part time Art Teacher . Must have teacher certification and endorsement. 5 days per week, 3 classes per day The Greenspire School offers a ...

Partner Solutions

Art Teacher

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Greenspire School, located in Traverse City, is hiring a part time Art Teacher . Must have teacher certification and endorsement. 5 days per week, 3 classes per day The Greenspire School offers a ...

Greenspire School

Art Teacher

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Greenspire School, located in Traverse City, is hiring a part time Art Teacher . Must have teacher certification and endorsement. 5 days per week, 3 classes per day The Greenspire School offers a ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for art assistant in Michigan is $17.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $20.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an art assistant?

Art Assistants are professionals who support artists, art directors, or creative teams in the production and organization of artistic projects. Their responsibilities can include preparing materials, setting up workspaces, assisting with research, and helping with the execution of artworks or installations. They may also handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling, correspondence, and maintaining inventory. Art Assistants play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring that artistic processes run smoothly and efficiently.

How does an art assistant typically collaborate with other members of the creative team?

As an Art Assistant, you’ll regularly work alongside artists, designers, curators, and sometimes marketing staff to support the execution of creative projects. Your responsibilities may include preparing materials, assisting with installations, organizing artwork, and providing administrative support. Strong communication and adaptability are important, as you’ll often help bridge the gap between different creative and logistical needs, ensuring projects run smoothly and deadlines are met. This collaborative environment offers valuable learning opportunities and insight into various aspects of the art world.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an art assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Art Assistant, you need a solid understanding of art techniques, familiarity with art materials, and often a relevant degree or coursework in art or design. Proficiency with software like Adobe Creative Suite and experience handling studio equipment are common technical requirements. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this support role. These skills ensure efficient workflow, high-quality work, and seamless collaboration within creative teams or studios.

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Infographic showing various Art Assistant job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,046 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Assistant Preparator - Cranbrook Art Museum

Employment | Cranbrook

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Assistant Preparator - Cranbrook Art Museum

Cranbrook Art Museum is a leading venue for the presentation of twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, craft, architecture, and design. The Art Museum is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, a suburb of metropolitan Detroit, on the beautiful 319-acre historic landmark campus of the Cranbrook Educational Community. The Art Museum’s sister institution is Cranbrook Academy of Art, a renowned graduate school of art, architecture, craft, and design. While the collections of the Art Museum span the 20th and 21st centuries, the permanent collection focus is on the achievements of faculty and students of the Academy of Art and of artists in the Detroit metropolitan area. The Art Museum frequently presents public art programs in the city of Detroit, working with a range of creative collaborators, diverse artists and curators, and various community partners. Each year the Art Museum also presents artworks created by the graduating class of Cranbrook Academy of Art. In 2011, the Art Museum completed a renovation of its original 1942 Art Museum and Art Library building designed by Eliel Saarinen and created a new Collections Wing, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art handling and storage facility for its collections, which allows for a curated and publicly accessible viewing of selections from nearly 7,500 works of art.

Cranbrook Art Museum is accepting applications for an Assistant Preparator. This position will assist the team responsible for the preparation of galleries, installation and deinstallation of objects for exhibition. This is a part-time position, working during installation periods, approximately 10 weeks each year between May and October. The Assistant Preparator must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepares galleries for exhibition, including wall and pedestal construction and painting.
  • Prepares objects for exhibition, including installing, deinstalling, matting, framing, mounting, and lighting.
  • Assists with the movement, transportation, packing and installation of objects in the museum.
  • Maintains attendance, punctuality, and performance standards set forth in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.

Requirements:

  • Excellent technical, construction and woodworking skills.
  • Knowledgeable in art handling techniques and in the care, preservation, and exhibition practices for various types of objects including bronze, ceramic and wooden sculptures, paintings, works on paper and textiles.
  • Interest in contemporary art.
  • Excellent communication skills required. Will regularly communicate with Preparator, as well as Registrar, other museum staff members and work study students.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

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